ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I

*** This position is for CURRENT DHMH PROMOTIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY ***

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DHMH, MD Board of Nursing, Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Division Director for the Advanced Practice Department with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON). This position relieves the administration of the department from the operational details that requires frequent and routine use of independent judgment and analysis in interpreting and applying complex policies/ procedures. This position will also serve as the coordinator responsible for certifying, reviewing and monitoring the certification process for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and the specialty certifications regulated by the Maryland Board of Nursing. This position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and Supervising of the certification process of APRN population and the four specialty certifications by assuring that the more than 6,500 advanced practice nurses meet applicable standards of the MBON and certifying entities are compliant with the Nurse Practice Act( NPA) and regulations; evaluation of APRN education programs, and development of policy for APRNs, assisting the division director. This position is responsible for the overall compliance of all advanced practice registered nurses (nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists) with certification requirements in accordance with established regulations and statutes utilizing Informational Technology (IT) systems. Lastly, this position is also responsible for the administration and certification of the two registered nurse expanded roles (Worker's Compensation Case Manager and Forensic Nurse Examiners), Electrologists and Direct Entry Midwives.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: One (I) year experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

The preferred candidate should have experience with a regulatory board. The preferred candidate should have experience with the licensure, certification, and credentialing of healthcare professionals. It is also preferred that this candidate be able to conduct audits of licensing credentials and demonstrate excellent customer service and effective communication skills.

*** This position is for CURRENT DHMH PROMOTIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY ***

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.